Lewkowicz’ Panamanian Suspension Removed

The Commission of Professional Boxing of Panama has officially lifted all sanctions against promoter Sampson Lewkowicz of Sampson Boxing, effective December 31, 2011. According to a letter from Commission President Albert E Guerra, Lewkowicz is now “authorized to be involved in any boxing activity in the Republic of Panama as well as be involved with Panamanian boxers.”

Lewkowicz protested the one-year suspension levelled against him in April of last year, in which he was declared “Persona Non Grata” and prohibited from having any kind of relation or contact with this commission or any Panamanian boxers. At the time, it was alleged that Lewkowicz had threatened the management of WBA Bantamweight Champion Anselmo Moreno, via email, that their contract with Moreno would be terminated by the Commission for going against the interests of their represented boxer if they didn’t persuade the fighter to sign a promotional agreement with Golden Boy Promotions. The Commission has now agreed Lewkowicz was acting in the best interests of his fighter.

February 7th, 2012

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